Asian equities mostly inched higher on Wednesday, tracking a pause in the recent rally in oil prices, even as investors remained cautious amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and awaited signals from the US Federal Reserve on interest rates.As of 9:15 am, Japan’s Nikkei was up 1,245.87 points or 2.32% to 54,946. South Korean…
Kriti Sanon found herself at the centre of a social media controversy after featuring in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement that drew criticism over her outfit and the way the festival was portrayed. The campaign, which featured Kriti celebrating Raksha Bandhan in a contemporary outfit, sparked a debate on the internet about clothing, culture and whether…
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty50 surged nearly 4% on Wednesday, tracking a sharp rally in global markets and a steep fall in crude oil prices after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. The rally was also supported by the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged, broad-based…
Bollywood star Sunny Deol is reportedly teaming up with ‘Akhanda’ director Boyapati Srinu for ‘Jaat 2’, following his collaboration with Gopichand Malineni in ‘Jaat’. While no official confirmation exists, the buzz suggests Srinu will helm the project. Deol has a packed schedule, including ‘Lahore 1947’, OTT releases, and a role in ‘Ramayana’. Read the full…
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ACME is developing green ammonia and green methanol facilities in India and Oman NEW DELHI: Global investment firm Brookfield will invest up to $600 million in ACME Cleantech Ventures to support development and construction of green molecule projects in India and West Asia, the companies said Thursday. ACME Cleantech Ventures is a UK-based privately held…
England’s Joe Root runs between the wickets with teammate Harry Brook, left, during play on day one of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo) England men’s team managing director Rob Key has said it would have been “too soon” to make Harry…
Vijay Deverakonda, the latest celebrity to catch the ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ fever! The star was among the first few celebs who rushed to theatres to catch the early preview show of the highly anticipated Aditya Dhar directorial. Shortly after the screening, the actor took to his handle to share his review of the film and…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida authorities to designate groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organisations and expel state university students who support them.The measure, signed on Monday, gives the governor along with other state leaders the authority to approve or reject such designations. A top official at…
RBI deputy governor Poonam Gupta MUMBAI: RBI deputy governor Poonam Gupta said that despite multiple shocks, India’s inflation is likely to remain within the target band, unlike several advanced economies where inflation is running above target and may require higher interest rates. She also said that there was scope for the rupee to appreciate from…